Obituaries

Jun 25, 2020

Peacefully at Vision Nursing Home on Thursday June 25, 2020 PIRKKO PURONTAKA passed away at the age of 93 yrs.  Beloved wife of the late Vilho Purontaka.  Sister of Outi Lohi and loving godmother of Sirkka,  sister-in-law of Maire Lohi, Kerttu Purontaka and the late Liisa Kultanen all in Finland. Sister-in-law of the late Aino Viitasalo, aunt of Brenda Viitasalo and...

Jun 23, 2020

Private cremation arrangements have taken place.

Jun 22, 2020

HILLMAN, BENJAMIN ROBERT - Bob has passed peacefully on Monday, June 22nd, 2020 at Bluewater Health. He is survived by his son Rex of Sarnia, a nephew Jamie and wife Paula of Sarnia, and niece Paula Dumart of Leominster. MA, his brother Alfred and his wife Evelyn of Windsor.  The Windsor family includes many nephews and nieces. Bob is predeceased...

Jun 20, 2020

GORDON R. SCOTT

“…love knows not it’s own depth until the hour of separation”

“Gone to be home with his maker”, Peacefully at Marshall Gowland Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, June 20, 2020, Gordon Roy Scott, age 89 of Sarnia passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Jean (Lumley) Scott (2006). Dear father of Linda McCaffery and her...

Jun 15, 2020

DORAN, DOUGLAS - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Douglas Keith Doran, age 84 of Sarnia on Monday, June 15, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospice. He was the loving husband of the late Rosellen (Stocker) Doran (2014) and dear father of Wenda Burr (Tom), Cynthia Crowell, Deborah Doran, Richard Doran (Carol), Brian Doran (Sarah)...

Jun 11, 2020

CHIVERS, PAUL – Respectfully the family is announcing the passing of Paul George Chivers of Sarnia on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Bluewater Health. He was a #1 Detroit Fan and on the team today is his wife Linda and his children Paula Hall, Kevin and Mandy Lester, his grandchildren Austin, Tylar and Braxtyn (MVP), Team Players Wayne and Mary...

Jun 10, 2020

Rankin, Judith Louise – Tragically on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Judy Rankin passed away at the age of 63. Loving daughter of the late Harvey Druiett (2010) and Edith Druiett (2016) and her brother John Lee McFadden (2006). Dear sister of Joanne LaPratte (Marcel).  Will be greatly missed by her nephews Donny Nesbit Jr. (Kendra) and Darren Nesbit. Great Aunt...

Jun 10, 2020

HODGINS, THOMAS - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Thomas Beeson Hodgins, age 89 of Sarnia on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Bluewater Health. He was the loving husband of Mary Lou (Rawlings) Hodgins, dear father of David Hodgins and his wife Janette, Cathy Bayly and her husband Kevin, grandfather of Rebecca and Sarah...

Jun 9, 2020

KLAGES, HILDA IRIS CORA

Hilda Klages of Sarnia passed away on June 9, 2020 in her 99th year at St. Joseph’s Hospice.  She was born in Sullivan Township on July 3, 1921 to the late Ida E. Klages.  Hilda was in business in Sarnia for many years with Hilda’s Flowers on Front St. and Hilda’s Gallery on Christina St.  She...

Jun 9, 2020

BURWELL, AUDREY ANN (TURNBULL) – Peacefully and quietly on June 9th, 2020 with her family holding her hands Audrey passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was the cherished wife of Dave for 49 years, Mom to Lori Michelle and husband Dave Gault and Grandma to her pride and joy Hannah. She was predeceased by her parents William (Neil) and...

Jun 8, 2020

NEWMAN, JOANNE - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Joanne Elvera Newman, age 79 of Sarnia on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Bluewater Health. She was the loving wife of David Newman, dear mother of Michael Newman and cherished grandmother of Allysen and Suzanne Newman of Sarnia and Christine Garby of Stratford. She was...

Jun 7, 2020

Jun 6, 2020

COUTTS, TORRENCE - It’s with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Torrence (JR) Coutts on Saturday, June 6, 2020.  He passed away peacefully with loving family members at his side. He was so happy to have the company of longtime friends and family during his final few days. While in stroke recovery the pandemic restrictions cruelly kept...

May 28, 2020

REEVE, SHIRLEY - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Shirley Isabel Reeve, age 93 of St. Thomas and formerly of Sarnia. She passed away peacefully at Caressant Care on Bonnie Place Retirement Home in St. Thomas on Thursday, May 28th, 2020. Shirley is survived by her sister Lorraine Budge and her husband Bob and several...

May 20, 2020

(Ruby) Esther Rebecca (Steele) Anderson (98), peacefully took her well-deserved place in her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She had been a contented and cared for resident of Afton Park place for the past eleven months. Beloved wife of the late Crossley (Andy) Fairbanks Anderson (1991). Survived by: chosen daughters Anne Brown (Sarnia); Elaine Keeping (Brantford); daughter-in-law Linda...

May 19, 2020

Suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, William James Hipple of Sarnia passed away at the age of 82. Bill was a lifelong resident of Sarnia, a graduate of Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, and a Chartered Accountant who maintained an active private practice until his death.  He was a Shriner and an avid sports fan who especially...

May 13, 2020

BARR, PAUL - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Paul James Barr, age 81 of Sarnia. He leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of many years, Norine Jean (Jones) Barr, his daughter Carol (Bob Momney), and son David (Terri) Barr. Paul is also survived by his sister Judy Barr, sisters-in-law Judy Bandura, Marge...

May 11, 2020

Peacefully at Vision Nursing Home on Monday May 11, 2020 ROY A. NICHOLS passed away at the age of 88 years.  Beloved husband of the late Joan (Vosbourgh) Nichols (2009).  Loving father of Brian (Sandy) Nichols.   Cherished grandfather of Jody, Lisa, Tara, Jessica, Sarah, Craig and 9 great-grandchildren.  Brother in law to Margaret Nichols.  Predeceased by his sons Wayne (Jamie)...

May 9, 2020

JOHNSTON, WILDA - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Wilda Merle Johnston, age 89 of Sarnia on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Marshall Gowland Manor. She was born on January 1st, 1931 (She was the 1st New Year baby in Sarnia) and raised at 248 Cobden St. and went to SCITS. She was employed...

May 8, 2020

GILBERT, June Marie (Thompson) – It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of June Marie (nee Thompson) Gilbert, age 76 of Sarnia at Afton Park Place Nursing Home on Friday, May 8, 2020 after a valiant fight with cancer. She was the loving wife of the late William George Stavely Gilbert (2018) also predeceased by her...